Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Okay so I know through this whole process I have had ups and downs and I know I'm not the only one!! And right now I'm on an extremely good place but I sometimes feel bad for going on about my progress and how great I feel with my friends, so I thought I would do a post and let everyone share their victories big or small that they want to brag about... A little back ground on me, I had my surgery July 25, 2014, in Mexico! My starting weight was 336 and my weight today is 226! So like I said I'm extremely happy with my progress and yesterday I had a check up with my family doctor and he is as well.. My blood pressure has gone way down, my aches and pains are gone, and be…

had my sleeve on april 23rd 2015. surgery went fine and i was up and walking later on the same evening of the surgery. had a little gas issues but nothing major. went home the next day after surgery stayed focused on the clear liquids. 2 days post op, i went to the gym and walked a mile before running of of energy. then the next day, i was able to go 2 miles, and my energy level is slowly coming back. im sure it will take time to regain all my strength but im actually shocked at how great i feel so far! looking forward to the next few weeks of my journey!

My name is Corinne and I had gastric bypass surgery right before new years eve Dec. 30, 2014. My starting weight at the beginning of this process was 314. I am 5'7 and have always been a curvy girl but my "come to Jesus" moment was when I found myself exhausted just from playing with my niece for only 10 minutes. I have never been insecure about my weight but I knew that I wanted to be around for my family and have a family of my own someday. Add to that taking blood pressure meds, cholesterol meds, and dealing with joint pain after a knee injury I knew it was time to make a real change to save my own life! I am 32 years old and want to start fresh. I also am motivated by…

Hello everyone! I'm currently going through the gastric sleeve process. I have already finished everything. I'm just pretty much waiting for the inssurance to approve. I know federal bcbs asks for a 2 year history. Do u all know by any chance if u were pregnant during g those 2 years if they still count your weight?

I became overweight at 10 or 11 y/o. Since high school I've tried losing weight & failed. I gave up back when I was 23 y/o & ended up in the icu for 5 days due to pneumonia & breathing problems. I lost 15 lbs during my visit, came home & continued to eat healthy with my family. But somehow I fell off the wagon a year later, oh and I never lost more weight. Until mid-August 2014 to now I have lost 45 lbs. I'm happy to have lost that much weight & not put it back on. I've been trying to eat less & slowly getting rid of my favorite soda, Dt Dr Pepper. Lol! That's my cryptonite. Some days I splurge & eat til I can't anymore. Which is part of why I…

My weight was 410. Surgery was Dec 18th. So I'm 4 months post open. Have lost 90lbs. Totally off of my insulin shots. Walking 2 miles daily &-working out at the gym. Want to lose 200lbs total. Hopefully over the next year I'll accomplish my goal

Does anyone have a blog? I'd love to read it.

I am home from my surgery! It was so much better than I expected. I am so happy and amazed I feel so good. It could be that I'm still full of pain meds. Lol I did opt for the pain block from my anesthesiologist...Highly recommended! I was up walking around 15 minutes after coming back to my room. I did not have to stay the night in the hospital. I had a successful swallow test, which allowed me to see my new smaller stomach. So far everything is great! I hope everyone feels this good! Stats: 258 start start 244 surgery day (10 day liquid diet)

Hi gang. I'm new to the forum. I'm currently in the process of getting my gastric sleeve. I must say this is an extremely scary process. Especially since I don't have anybody to talk to about it. Of course I have my family but my mom is so afraid of the doctor she's always bringing up the worst. Any insight to this will be helpful. Thanks all

Hi all, I am just starting out. My first appt is May 4th. I have a doc and clinic picked out

So I had heard that the process goes fast then slow then fast again. Well its true! I was so excited when I went for my consult on January 29th of this year and began the journey to surgery. I went to do my required pre-op and psych evaluation. I retrieved all my paperwork from my pcp and get everything turned in. Then disaster happened, the person handling my pre-cert went out on maternity leave early and the person taking over dropped the ball every way it could be dropped. My wonderful husband took up the baton and went to the insurance company and got them to overturn their denial due to lack of information and now I am approved!! I am so excited again and t…

Hey there, I had my surgery on the 23rd of April ... At weigh in I lost 23lbs. Was released from hospital on the 24th. I got up and walked right away since I was terrified of getting blood clots in my legs.. Little to no gas in hospital but home I've been burping and passing gas a ton.. Still on liquid until the 30th and sugar free but I have a feeling that sugar free is really bothering my new stomach. Anyway I feel great ... My question is when did you all start to see weight loss did it take a few weeks? Or was it right away I've stepped on the scale a couple times since being home and no change.

Had my surgery Dec 23rd. Sept -started classes- 301 Dec before surgery 275lbs April 23 222lbs My goal is the range of 195-205 Jean size 36 Shirt size LT or XL I am almost ready for body sculpting!

I just don't know how I'll feel after the surgery. After 2 months will I eat normally?

Hello!! Decided this weekend I will no longer wait to get this surgery done. I have to get my life back!! Looking a any recommendations for GOOD doctor in the Houston area. Please help!! thanks

Hello everyone, I am new here and I am having gastric bypass this Friday, May 1, 2015! I am excited and nervous all at once. I'll give a bit of background: I have always been big. I have also always been tall. I was usually the tallest/biggest in my class throughout school. I played sports so that helped keep some weight off but I have been in plus sizes for as long as I can remember. I struggled with an eating disorder (binge-eating) for several years but went through an amazing program and have been binge-free for 10 months now. I tried so many different diets and ways to lose weight with no success. I finally decided in October 2014 to begin the process of gett…

So excited to join the 100 pound club!! After battling my weight for 30 years this is a tremendous milestone. How will I celebrate? SKYDIVING! I've wanted to skydive for 25 years and was always too heavy. Realizing a dream is the best part of this process and made watching everyone eat through the holidays worth it!

I have been considering this for awhile. My Bmi is at 38.1. A little over 5 ft 5 and 231. I am not diabetic and do not have high blood pressure but but I know I have high cholesterol and I am not sure of the numbers until I have that checked on May 2nd. I am pretty sure I have sleep APNEA, well at least I think I do. I found a iPad app called Dream Pro. I've been using it lately I snore and wake up snore and wake up, and on it goes.I'm not able to tell if I quit breathing, but I have heard silence after I snore. I've got some health issues and I believe silly depression is setting in. I don't get out much or have a lot of friends. I want to like a duck when I walk in…

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In 47 days I'll be In Mexico post op!!! I've never been more scared/excited about anything!!! I'm scared of the hardw ork pain and tears but excited for the payoff!! I can't even sleep I'm so excited!!! What's the longest anyone has stayed on clears post op???? Just curious how long my doc is saying 2 weeks. I feel like it should be longer but I dunno!???

Hello everyone my name is dalys and i am 28 years old. I am getting my gastric sleeve surgery in 5 days and to be honest i am a little scare and excited at the same time. I need help support and advices on how to deal after the surgery. I know the first 2 weeks i need to do a clear liquid dieting does anyone have any recipes or menus or list of things i should eat. Any tips n advice will be appreciated. Thank you.

Hello. My name is Rebecca and I am 35 years old. I am currently going through the process of eventually having gastric bypass. I am curious to hear other people's stories. Doesn't matter if they are good or bad. I'm also curious if people freaked out a bit before the surgery meaning yes I'm going to have it, no I'm not. Thanks!!!????

Hello everyone, today is post op day 6 for me and I'm a wreck. Extremely weak and fatigued. The pain has gotten better and I was finally able to have a BM last night, which made me feel somewhat better. I have just been having extreme feelings of regret. The reflux is unbearable. I've been waking up every night and now it's to the point I can't eat anything without the lava creeping up my throat. I've been sleeping with 3 pillows to help with the general pain and the reflux. It's helped somewhat. Let's see.. I'm also having vivid dreams of me going out and eating massive amounts of pizza and burgers- that could be the pain meds. The relief I feel when I realize I didn't d…

I had my surgery on Monday and am still throwing up. The only thing I can drink are tiny sips of water and 1/3 sugar free Popsicle. I have only been able to drink 4-8 ounces of water in a day and can't keep it all down. Did anyone else have this problem and how long did it last?

I had two victories this week. Yesterday I wore a pair of jeans that did not have an elastic waist. Today, I got out my fanny pack that I had not used for two weeks, and had to shorten the belt 2" to keep it from falling off my hips.

Well I got the instructions for pre op diet from my surgeon and I didn't see a bit of coffee in the morning ???? It might sound silly for some people but me when I don't get my coffee in the morning at least a cup, I get migraine and is horrible, I have to work and function, I am worry about the diet challenge but I am so afraid of not having a bit of coffee, please advise!

I'd like to introduce myself to the group. I'm KJ! I am 38 yrs old, married for 7 years, no kiddos. I work in sales and I'm good at it, but I don't look like any of my peers. That doesn't bother me. I chose gastric Banding in high hopes that I can finally get control of my weight and my health. I have always been the biggest girl, the fat friend, and it does take a toll no matter how much self confidence you have. I used to hide behind everyone in pictures but now I just don't take any. I have battled my weight my entire adult life. I have tried diets and exercise over the years to regain 5-10 pounds it took months to lose. My surgery is long awaited and is happening …

Had my gastric bypass on October 30, 2014. Starting weight was 322, surgery weight was 311, current weight is 219! Off blood pressure medications and diabetes medications. Glucose readings are normal, blood pressure readings are normal!

So I am having a rough few days. I was sleeved 3/23 and lost 20 pounds in just over 2 weeks. I had lost 30 pounds prior to surgery. Since then, I have only lost another 5 pounds. I find this very discouraging. I know what I need to do and am doing it. I weigh my portions and log everything. I will be starting the soft foods stage on Monday and a looking forward to having some more options. I have logged every little bite that I have eaten on myfitnesspal. I work out at least 5 times per week. I even did a spin class last week. (I rocked it, by the way.) The weight is just not coming off. I know that stalls are normal, but it is just frustrating and I needed to vent.…

Hi, Im so glad you are reading my story mabey it will help just one person like me...Well I had to have my gastric bypass not that i did not want it but they gave me 5 years to live if i did not have it done my heart and lungs, and stomach was being crushed I had to wear oxgen at night because when the done a sleep study on me i was blue for a very long time meaning I had stop breathing so they had me for surgery right away i had the wide open kind they cut me all the way DOWN lol. So I had my surgery it went very well was in a lot of pain I lost 50 pounds the first month and so on I have lost 230 pounds and that feels wonderful but all they told me was I could die on th…

My husband and I survived! Me very minimal pain just nauseated! My husbands was a bit more painful as it was discovered during surgery he had quite a bit of scar tissue in his abdomen. Today, we are feeling better, we were thankful our surgeon gave us only 3 holes. The largest in our bellie button! The other 2 are very small.

I'm confused. I see people on this forum talking about eating hard-ish foods very soon after surgery. Things like meat, cheese, fast food. Also, drinking sweet milks, pop, etc. I was under the distinct impression you're on liquids for weeks to help heal and not damage the sutures/staples. I intend on doing the four phases of food consistencies. But why, or how do people get away with going off their plans and seriously risk damage or dumping? Am I missing the boat here?

Today is my day!!!!!! I report at 9 & surgery at 11..I'm so excited.

I finally have a surgery date! May 11th. Yay! I can't begin to explain what a journey it has been to get to this point. And I know it is just the beginning!i have so many emotions!! Excited , nervous , scared, you name it I feel it. Which has me freaking out a little bit. First off liquid diet for two weeks before surgery starting Monday! Ummmmm. All I keep replaying in my brain is "its all for your own good"

Hi! I am new to this website. I had my surgery back in October and doing well. Now my question may seem silly but now that I can fit into a roller coaster seat : does the ride effect the new stomach? I have plans to take my 8 yr old in about 6 weeks and just now wondered about it. I love roller coasters but don't won't to be hurling after every ride! Lol.

I have Sjogren's and suffer from dry eyes and dry mouth. I was just wondering if anyone out there has the same and had bariatric surgery?

Hi! I'm a little over 2 months post op, and I'm stuck!!! I've lost 30 since surgery but these past 2 weeks i haven't lost a pound! Is this normal?? I'm just a little frustrated because this is what happens all the time, lose 30, stop losing gain it back!! Over and over always with the 30lbs! Anyone know what I can do? I go to the gym 6 days a week and eat plenty of protein!!! Thank u

So i thought i would share with you all how, much you can change in a short time thanks to WLS. especially those who are thinking about it or on the fence or just looking forward to it. this is me before surgery and 120 pounds down

It's been an emotional week.......1st of all I got a go ahead from a clinic and put finance in place for my surgery, then I got a phone call from the surgeons secretary to say he wouldn't do it. I was devastated, after hrs of crying and disappointment I spoke to the clinic again and spoke to a different lady. She couldn't understand why I had been refused and she approached a different Dr at a different hospital. Finally today I get a yes and an appointment for an initial consultation on the 2nd May.....just 7 days away. I have passed all the health questions so at the moment there is no reason to think it won't happen!!!! Fingers crossed!

I'm new. Just joined but have been reading the forums for a little while now. I havent always been big. I use to play sports and be very active. At 19 i went through a very traumatic event and gained over 100 pounds in 3 months. Since then weight loss has been a major struggle. While pregnant with my daughter i lost about 50 pounds but after her birth and between now, I have gained another 100 pounds. Ive been working with the bariatric doctor and nutritionist for a year and on March 18, 2015 I finally had the sleeve done. I had lost 20 in the year of working to loose the weight. Week one I lost 11 pounds. Week 2, I lost 9 pounds. Week 3, I lost 7 pound. Week 4, I didnt …

I was going through my summer clothes to see what fit and what I need to purchase for this year. I found my largest pair of capris from aug 2013 which I kept as a reminder of how big I was. I can now fit into one leg of them. They are a size 22. Today I am wearing a size 5 from the same store which are a bit too big. Love it!

So I keep reading about it! How long has it lasted for each of you guys?

Hi everyone, I have already started my 6 month documented weight management or whatever its called. I am waiting to talk to my Dr. about the sleep study I completed couple of weeks ago and hopefully with that my insurance will pay for my gastric sleeve. I am 46 years old and my current weight is 254.8 according to the scales yesterday. I am 5.5 1/2 so my BMI also qualifies me for the procedure. I am trying to get all the research I can on what I need to prepare myself mentally and physically for this new life change. I have only been overweight for the last 10 years and I am miserable!!!!!! I am at my biggest size ever. I just hope these next 6 months goes by fa…

Hello everyone, today is post op day 6 for me and I'm a wreck. Extremely weak and fatigued. The pain has gotten better and I was finally able to have a BM last night, which made me feel somewhat better. I have just been having extreme feelings of regret. The reflux is unbearable. I've been waking up every night and now it's to the point I can't eat anything without the lava creeping up my throat. I've been sleeping with 3 pillows to help with the general pain and the reflux. It's helped somewhat. Let's see.. I'm also having vivid dreams of me going out and eating massive amounts of pizza and burgers- that could be the pain meds. The relief I feel when I realize I didn't d…

Hi everyone. I'm so ready to get this party started! I met with my PCP yesterday and my Letter of Recommendation was sent to my bariatric office this morning. I've already checked insurance (Cigna Open Access in TX) and I'm on my way. I just wanted to check in and say hi. I'll be popping in again for sure! Keep up the greatness everyone!

i'm getting closer to my surgery. i'm trying to deside on what protein shake to get.

Soo I'm scheduled for surgery on the 23rd just 5 days away not counting surgery day! And a friend and I are doing it together, same doc and hospital...only thing is I was scheduled first, at least a month ago hospital arrival at 5:30 am surgery 7:30... My friend calls me up yesterday and says her surgery time is 7:30.. As well and Arrival 5:30. I questioned it thought she was pulling my leg... Now normally I wouldn't freak out.. But I am since this whole process has taken me 5 freaking years (plus I'm starving).....this is probably no big deal but I don't want the chance for any slip up to happen. Is this normal and should j just call and talk to the nurse to make sure th…

I saw a post that talked about a video available that shows what happens when you eat and drink at same time. I am 2 weeks out from my sleeve surgery and wondering how I can find that video.

Hello everyone My name is Sars and i had the surgery 3 months ago. I had some hard times with pain and all and after one month I had even more pain in my throat that I still feel it when i get sad mad or even angry !! It get affected by my emotions show up with my emotions or even in the car with movment.... but it's okay i can deal with all of that .... but what made me lose it and feel so down right now that i feel my stomach stretched!! I can eat more and drink more than before! and I can go on in eating!! sometimes it feels like I never did the surgery... I think about food 24 hrs and i'm always hungry!! thats not normal I know and I know it might be me!! …

Today is the day! I am leaving for the hospital in 20 minutes! I would like to use this post as my daily update/journal for the first 30 days so everyone can see what it is like for me! I'll be back in a couple hours with my first post-op update!! I'm over the moon excited and just ready to have this done.